Weight Loss What Do You Use?

arionat799 · May 13, 2012

What scale(s) do you use for weighing your pigs? I really need to start weighing Ginger, I know. Something affordable, ($20 at the max, though it'd prefer it to be less), and at a store so that i can go buy it.

Also, any tips for weighing? How often should I do it? What is normal weight for piggies?

Thanks so much!
-Ariona

CavyLover1234 · May 13, 2012

I use one my dad's scales. I wish I knew what it is called, but it's a complicated scale.
My pigs usually sit still when they are weighed, so I just put them on there and wait for the reading to come up.
I weigh weekly, and their weight is just above 2 pounds.

kananaka · May 13, 2012

My vet uses something like this Walmart.com: EKCO Diet Scale: Kitchen & Dining . I use a digital one like this Oneida Digital Kitchen Scale - Walmart.com , anything with a "bowl" should work. Weighing should be done weekly or daily, depends on if pig is sick or not. check out weights and weighing here https://www.guinealynx.info/weigh.html .

MissJean · May 13, 2012

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I use this. I likes it.

arionat799 · May 13, 2012

Thanks guys! I will probably go get one tomorrow.

@MissJean , $50?! For a scale for your pigs?! Now THAT, is a real cavy slave.

Field-of-Dreams · May 14, 2012

I use my postage scale. I put a cardboard box on it and zero it out. Then put the piggie in it! It can do both grams and pounds. I'm not sure, I think it was only $14.00. Used either batteries or plug in.

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